Author: gabriela

  The cold weather calls for more comfort food, so I came up with a hearty recipe for creamy cauliflower & roasted red pepper soup that will warm you up. I cook cauliflower for its health benefits, as it is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It contains almost all the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function correctly. For me, cauliflower is a superfood because, for years, it helped me keep my endometriosis in check and get through menopause just fine. To prevent endometriosis flare-ups,...

    This plant-based pizza is a healthy and perfect option when carb cravings hit you. It is more than just a pizza because it has a rich filling of chickpeas, mushrooms, and green onions. Slices of red bell pepper, corn, olives, and cherry tomatoes add a fresh vegetable flavor and colorful touch to this healthy pizza. Sprinkles of organic feta cheese give it a creamy taste. Let your creativity run wild and create a healthy pizza that will satisfy your cravings while using wholesome ingredients and avoiding refined...

  Lentils and quinoa are plant-based proteins that can successfully replace a meat meal. Today I'd like to introduce you to a delicious lentil and quinoa salad. The protein-rich base of brown lentils and quinoa is jazzed up with roasted peppers, feta cheese chunks, fresh parsley, and toasted walnuts. This salad is one of my favorites and a great recipe to incorporate into your weight loss diet plan. This lentil quinoa salad will keep you fuller longer because it contains a hearty combination of protein and fiber. Lentils are...

  When I created this roasted sweet potato recipe, I wanted to hit the reset button at the beginning of the new year to get rid of a few pounds I gained during the winter vacations—too much tempting food and not enough exercise. When it comes to losing weight, I do not believe in the "calories in - calories out" method that is so common worldwide. I will return to healthy eating habits by using a balanced diet and intermittent fasting. Soups are one of my favorite dishes for...

  Almost 14 years ago, I decided to adopt a healthy lifestyle because my endometriosis was flaring up, and my hormones were imbalanced due to perimenopause. Since then, I have focused on healthy cooking and developing healthy eating habits that are good for my body. Eating meat no more than twice a week benefits my overall health and controls my endometriosis symptoms. Life is too short to allow this horrible disease to rule my life. Since this healthy herring spread is rich in protein, it's part of my meat-free...

    Last weekend I had a get-together with friends. My idea was to cook something hearty but healthy that combines fish, vegetables, eggs, and goat cheese. And that's how this healthy quiche with smoked salmon & broccoli came. It's light, tasty, full of protein and other nutrients, and bursting with flavors. The smoked salmon gives this quiche a great taste. This healthy smoked salmon and broccoli quiche is my new favorite for the lunchbox and breakfast. It's a luxurious quiche that deserves a place on your healthy...

   This healthy carrot cake is one of my favorite coffee cakes all year round. The cake is moist and tender, with a delicious lemon-flavored cream cheese frosting and topped with ground toasted walnuts.  It's sweetened with dates and perfectly moist, thanks to the olive oil and apples.  This delicious, healthy carrot cake with toasted walnuts is easy to make and worth a try.  Every time I make a healthy treat, I focus on adding value to my health by using ingredients that nourish my body, keep my endometriosis...

    This low-sugar pumpkin dessert is a staple for coffee cake at my house during the winter. The cake is moist and tender, with a delicious orange-flavored pumpkin filling. It is sweetened with dates and perfectly moist, thanks to coconut oil and pumpkin puree. A delicious cinnamon-vanilla-flavored cream cheese frosting and toasted almond flakes finish off the cake. This delicious pumpkin cake is filling, easy to make, and worth a try. I like to combine the orange flavor with vanilla and cinnamon. These spices are my favorites during the cold...

  When the evenings get cooler, I want nothing more than a nutritious and delicious warm soup. It's that time of year when we crave comfort foods like this sweet potato soup. For many of us, soups are the ultimate comfort food. This sweet potato soup is one of the best fall soups. Fresh dill, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese go so well with the simple orange sweet potatoes. When I combine ingredients for a meal, I like to know how they can impact my health. And when you...

  How about a healthy, delicious, antioxidant-rich drink that replaces your coffee while keeping your hormones balanced? Reducing my caffeine intake through coffee was an excellent way to learn about Matcha green tea. This matcha latte with a basil hint is my go-to morning energy kick. It is easy to make, rich in antioxidants, and requires only four ingredients. This emerald-colored drink contains about ½ the caffeine of coffee. So you can have a pick-me-up but reduce your caffeine intake.   After figuring out the tea's subtle bitterness and grassy...